Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-fall-on-deaf-ears
idiom
/tə fɔːl ɒn dɛf ɪrz/
Definition
to be ignored or not taken seriously.
Examples
- Despite her pleas for help, her advice fell on deaf ears.
- The warnings from scientists about climate change often fall on deaf ears in political discussions.
Meaning
When something falls on deaf ears, it means that someone’s words or requests are not heard or acknowledged by the intended person or group.
Synonyms
- ignored
- unheard
- dismissed
- overlooked
